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Sheryl Crow Sings Jackson 5

Justin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:14:16 +0000

Off her new record, 100 Miles From Memphis, Sheryl Crow threw several covers into the mix, including this Jackson 5 classic. At first I couldn’t believe that she would even attempt to touch this -- that anyone would is a bit audacious, but Sheryl Crow? I figured it was not going to go well.

Then I listened to it and my first reaction was, “Jesus, this shit is creepy good.” I mean, there are times during this song in which she sounds like a young MJ and I can’t decide if she included it because it went with her 70s funk/soul theme for the record or if it was her own private tribute (yet not private at all) to the singer she once performed backup vocals for?

You be the judge. Ps: they play this in Starbucks so if it sounds familiar, that’s why. Watch the Jackson 5 perform the song after the jump.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnzHTxV5vyg

Goldfrapp Preps Release of ‘Believer’

Justin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:07:47 +0000

Goldfrapp – Believer (Davide Rossi Reinterpretation) from Myler Moss on Vimeo.

Above is the Davide Rossi Reinterpretation of Goldfrapp’s third single from the Head First album, Believer. I enjoy the song, but I feel it sounds a little too much in the same vein as Alive and I wish they would have opted for something that had a more unique tone or sound to it that the general public haven’t heard yet. And as I wrote that, I laughed because I think, “Do Goldfrapp get played on the radio anywhere?”

Remixes will be coming soon (and a video too I hope) by Little Cloud, Vince Clarke, Subway and Joris Voorn.

I feel it’s also worth mentioning that Alison recently lost her mother but has truly been a champ and continued to tour despite her loss.

Kylie & Scissor Sisters Do ‘All The Lovers’

Justin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:52:54 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr1eBo3yIjs

Kylie surprised her native country this evening at a performance by the Scissor Sisters when she joined them on stage for a repeat performance of the Sisters’ track Any Which Way that they did in Glastonbury. But the real gem, as seen above, was that she came back out later and performed All The Lovers! What a fucking treat especially because it’s done in the Sisters style too! Love love love. Shan and I are greatly looking forward to seeing the Sisters in Chicago later this year!

Video: Natasha Bedingfield – Touch

Shan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:12:05 +0000

Natasha’s new single Touch has been online for quite some time but today she finally dropped the video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOa4axPVHEc

Can’t much say I’m a fan of the video, and the song is just okay in my opinion. It sounds a bit like she’s trying to capture Unwritten in dance form. The sound and production is spot on, and I dig the chorus and the bridge. Those versus… are like nails on a chalk board tome. It sounds like’s trying to fit square words into round holes. Or free verse anyone?

Personally I love love loved the leak of Shoot For The Stars that came out before Touch. Perhaps a bit too slow to start but it had much more umph to me than this.

Touch is the first single be taken from Natasha’s new album Strip Me coming this fall.

Video: Robyn – Hang With Me

Shan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:49:02 +0000

It’s Robyn central around here lately! Today Robyn dropped her video for her new single Hang With Me, which interestingly made it to the web via her official website before a proper version/rip of the song made it to the web. Apparently she’s ahead of the game on this one. The video was directed by Max Vitali.

The video, which appears to be shot over several months takes us on a journey of a day (or 20) in the day in the life of a pop star. It features various shots of Robyn in photo shoots, riding roller coasters, performing live, meeting fans and many other things. It leaves us a bit jealous of the life!

It’s definately not what I pictured the video to be but it does capture to process in which the Body Talk album(s) are being created. Not as one whole “run into the studio and hammer this out in two weeks” thing, but rather over time while she is around the world performing and creating.

We think Hang With Me is sure to be a smash ala With Every Heartbeat.

Listen to All For You from Ace of Base

Shan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:57:11 +0000

We originally posted about Ace of Base making a comeback last month when we were greeted with the song Mr. Replay, that song however was only released as a teaser and the actual first single from the newly reformed (with new members) group is here and it’s called All For You. A snippet has been online for several weeks but we decided to wait for a proper version to appear.

The song is very Ace of Base but it’s also very standard euro pop. Whether it stands out from anything else that’s already out there is questionable. This is a song that could have easily been released by duo Infernal and sound as good if not better. The song is obviously strong on vocals even if they aren’t the original singers but what the new Ace of Base brings to the table is still unknown. They are no longer considered cutting edge like they were in the 90′s.

Robyn Unveils Body Talk Pt. 2 Artwork and Tracklisting

Shan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:01:31 +0000

It’s been a Robyn frenzy around here lately! Robyn just released the album artwork and tracklisting for Body Talk Pt. 2, coming your way September 6th. The first single, an upbeat version of Hang With Me has has made it’s way to the web in low quality form. It is amazing, but we are waiting for a proper version to post, as it should be heard in proper quality to be fully enjoyed.

Tracklist:

In My Eyes
Include Me Out
Hang With Me
Love Kills
We Dance to the Beat
Criminal Intent
U Should Know Better feat. Snoop Dogg
Indestructible (acoustic version)

Video: Christina Aguilera – You Lost Me

Shan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:37:09 +0000

RCA is running interference for the poorly performing Bionic by releasing one of the power ballads from the crazy mix of electric songs that make up the album. Their choice? You Lost Me. Really they could have just about picked any and ended up with the same result, as they all showcase Christina’s voice much better than the tacky Not Myself Tonight campaign (personally I would have preferred I Am). And if anything makes this song better it is the Hex Hector and Mac Quayle radio edit which features new vocals and will surely be serviced far and wide to your local dance clubs.

Although this is a step in the right direction to possibly save this project, the video is simply a 4.5 minute video montage of Christina running her hands through her hair over and over again while singing in agony. I count no less than 13 times. It’s a ballad so it’s expected to have a dull video, I wasn’t expecting much really. The use of color throughout the video is nice but I certainly could have done without the tacky coloring effect on her face when she sings the word “infected”. It looks like my 9 year old cousin was set lose with the video editor.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOKI_tIBWVI

Will it save the project? Time will tell. I’m hoping that the next single is Elastic Love or Bionic. If she’s going to rip off someone elses sound she might as well try to use it to her advantage with one of these two tracks.

Kaci Battaglia, Body Shots (Dave Aude Radio Edit)

Shan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:12:42 +0000

We have yet to discuss Kaci here at Fresh, Yesh and I think now is a great time. I don’t want to get into all of her past work but note that Kaci has been on the music scene for many years starting out at the turn of the century with such pop classics as Paradise and I Think I Love You.

After taking a backseat to the music scene Kaci came exploding back last year with her sexed up image and club banger Crazy Possessive (see video below) and made a new spot for herself on the dance scene. I was beginning to think after Crazy Possessive that her label had (for some reason) given up on her as it took nearly a year to announce a new single. Finally it was announced that her next single would be Body Shots which had leaked online months and months earlier.

With Ludacris added to the track, the official mixes are now making the rounds. What better way to start out your hump day than with a little Kaci? Listen to the Dave Aude mix of Body Shots below.

Buy Body Shots from iTunes

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tre0WtMB-dE

Lady Gaga: The Remix US Tracklisting

Shan — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:49:11 +0000

Amazon released the 10-track listing for the release of the US version of The Remix. It’s no surprise that we are underwhelmed. If you are an avid remix collector and a fan of Lady Gaga you’ve probably already got all of these in your collection.

Just Dance (Richard Vision Remix)
Poker Face (LLG Vs GlG Radio Mix Remix)
Lovegame (Chew Fu Ghettohouse Fix FEAT Marilyn Manson)
Eh, Eh (Frankmuzik Remix)
Paparazzi (Stuart Price Remix)
The Fame (Glam As You Remix)
Bad Romance (Starsmith Remix)
Telephone (Passion Pit Remix)
Alejandro (Sound Of Arrows Remix)
Dance in the Dark (Monarchy ‘Stylites’ Remix)